The 495/MetroWest Partnership Business Resource GuideFor business owners searching for assistance, funding, information, or other resources, the world of business support programs can be overwhelming. A vast array of programs by both government and the nonprofit sector are available, albeit with different organizing entities, eligibility requirements, timelines, and processes. The 495/MetroWest Partnership has created a Business Resource Guide, an extensive list of resources available to you and your business. Resources include financial assistance programing through grants, loans, and tax credits; assistance for businesses pursuing government contracting opportunities; hiring and workplace education programs; and technical assistance. This guide contains resources for both prospective and active businessowners, as well as resources expressly for Minority-owned, Women-owned, Disabled-owned, Veteran-owned, LGBTQIA+-owned businesses. This guide is tailored for businesses and business owners in the 495/MetroWest region of Massachusetts, but features both federal and state level resources.
The 495/MetroWest Partnership intends for this guide to be a living document, regularly refreshed and updated to add new programs or remove those which have ended. The document is maintained online as opposed to being in a fixed or printed form. Suggestions of new programs to include or concerns regarding any listed program are welcomed and encouraged; contact Executive Director Jason Palitsch at [email protected] with your comments. |